Kickin’ Ash with Kayla: Carlos Toraño Exodus Gold 1959

Construction

The Carlos Toraño Exodus Gold 1959 was created by the Toraño family in order to commemorate the grand exodus of cigar farmers and manufacturers from Cuba in 1959 following Castro’s seizure of all tobacco factories in Cuba. The Exodus Gold 1959 is regally draped in a seal-brown colored Habana 2000 wrapper leaf. The wrapper leaf is smooth and delicate with minimal veins. Beneath the stunning wrapper are a Honduran binder and a mix of long fillers from Mexico, Costa Rico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. The length of the five-inch stick is plump and finished with a prim box press. The double thick cap cuts cleanly with my Gold Plated Twisting Bullet Cutter.

Flavor & Aroma

Carlos Toraño’s Exodus Gold 1959 gives off a gentle aroma of bread and salt. The cold draw is full of earthy flavors and a hint of citrus on the tip of the tongue. Once lit, the first few puffs are thick with toasted hazelnuts and a saccharine finish. A white pepper undertone develops midway through the first third. The second third of the Carlos Toraño Exodus Gold 1959 sees some notes of oats and barley. A hint of mocha develops in the final third.

Burn and Smoking Characteristics

Exodus Gold 1959 lights easily and evenly using my Hurricane Quad Flame Lighter. The draw is easy and open, producing huge plumes of thick, white smoke with each puff. The ash is a pretty, light gray color. It drops after less than an inch and is a bit flakey. The burn is slightly uneven, but not problematic. The burn is slow, with a total smoking time of one hour.

Conclusion of the Carlos Toraño’s Exodus Gold 1959

Carlos Toraño’s Exodus Gold 1959 is a shining example of a well-balanced, medium strength cigar. The flavor profile is rich and complex and the draw is amazing.

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